| Official Zip Code Name | Piney Creek |
| Zip Code State | North Carolina |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Alleghany |
| Secondary County: | Ashe |
| Area Code | 336 / 743 |
| Current Population: | 614 |
| Racial Majority: | White 85.98% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 86.7% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.5% |
| Median Household Income | $41074 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $46150 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 19.6 Minutes |
| Current Time: | EST |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 2572 - 2868 ft. |
| Area | 21 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 36.53930900, -81.30169600 |
The current unemployment level in 28663 is 5.5% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.2% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 28663 increased to 614 from 580 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 28663 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 28663 public schools is White. 55.1% of students in 28663 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 595 | 85.98% | 556 | +7% |
| Black Or African American | 8 | 1.16% | 8 | +0% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 5.92% | 48 | -15% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 48 | 6.94% | 1 | +4700% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Other Race | 0 | 0% | 0 | +0% |
| Two Or More Races | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| White | 86.7% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 0% |
| Hispanic | 12.7% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 614 | 580 |
| Male Population | 49.20% | |
| Female Population | 50.80% | |
| Total Households | 268 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 55.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $41074 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 61.50% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 29.80% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 8.70% |
| 28663 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| North Carolina District 5 | Virginia Foxx | Republican |
| Related Maps: Map of All North Carolina Congressional Districts | ||
| 28675 - Sparta |
| 28631 - Grassy Creek |
| 24363 - Mouth Of Wilson |
| 28617 - Crumpler |
| 28644 - Laurel Springs |
Zip Code 28663 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 20 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 45 | 53 | 58 | 56 | 50 | 37 | 30 | 23 | 38 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 42 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 71 | 77 | 81 | 80 | 74 | 64 | 55 | 46 | 63 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.75 | 3.57 | 4.66 | 4.08 | 4.9 | 4.33 | 4.12 | 3.8 | 3.97 | 3.93 | 4.03 | 3.16 | 48.32 |